Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
2. Install axle shaft through seal, bearing and engage into side gear (3) splines.
NOTE: Do not damaging axle shaft seal during axle installation.
3. Install C-lock (1) in axle shaft (2), then push axle shaft outward to seat C-lock in side gear.
4. Install pinion shaft into differential case and through thrust washers and differential pinions.
5. Align hole in shaft (1) with hole in the differential case and install lock screw (4) with Loctite(R) on the threads. Tighten lock screw to 11 Nm (8
ft. lbs.).
6. Install differential cover and fill with gear lubricant.
7. Install rear brake components.
